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Leonard Wolk Obituary

Leonard Wolk, 93, of Oakland, died Monday, June 18, 2007. Husband of the late Gerry Wolk. Father of the late Mark Wolk, the late Roberta Wolk Shook and Karen Wolk Feinstein and Jane Wolk Spector. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by three sisters, Bessie, Rose and Hannah, and two brothers, Jacob and Herbert. A well-known men's clothier in the Pittsburgh area, he was a Mason, an officer of Montefiore Hospital, a ballroom dancer, golfer, figure skater and organist. Burial will be a private family graveside service. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL INC. Contributions may be made to Forbes Hospice, 115 South Neville St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Sivitz Jewish Hospice, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or the Wolk Family Fund at the United Jewish Federation, 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review on Jun. 20, 2007.

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